Low-tech Baa Baas locked on Tshituka

Sam Cane is stepping into the unknown against Vincent Tshituka on Saturday, but the former All Blacks skipper is relishing the prospect of testing himself against the Bok rookie.

Watch: Bok flyers soar, Bakkies shanks it for Baa Baas

Let’s relive Bryan Habana and Breyton Paulse’s scoring prowess – and Bakkies Botha’s ‘goal-kicking’ – as the Springboks and Barbarians gear up for a historic clash in Mzansi.

Deans: Rassie not someone who likes to lose

Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans backs the legendary team to bring their trademark flair and courage against a focused Springbok outfit in Cape Town on Saturday.

Rassie hints at captaincy change

Siya Kolisi remains Rassie Erasmus’ first-choice Springbok skipper, but the head coach is looking at “young blood” to potentially succeed the two-time World Cup winner.

Schalk on WP Nel ruining his Baa Baas buzz

Springbok legend Schalk Burger’s stories from his time in the Barbarians camp will have you in stitches as fans gear up for a historic clash between the teams in Cape Town.

Saffas locked in to battle Boks for Baa Baas

Lock Ruben van Heerden and fellow South African David Ribbans start in the engine room of a Peter O’Mahony-led Barbarians side against the Springboks on Saturday.

Levy to lead new-look WP coaching team

Western Province have confirmed skills guru Labeeb Levy as head coach of the Cape side for the 2025 Currie Cup campaign.

Sacha: Too much hype, not enough balance?

Rassie Erasmus has challenged the uber-talented Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bring composure to his starting role for the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday.

Beale blow for White-led Force

Head coach Simon Cron names six current Wallabies in the Force starting XV to face the British & Irish Lions, but veteran Kurtley Beale is ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Boks wary of the Tackle Machine

Rassie Erasmus has acknowledged the opportunity for lock Ruben van Heerden to stake his claim for Test recognition when the Springboks and Barbarians clash on Saturday.